Mel Turner Sports Physiotherapist

20/08/2025

Helping women with hot flashes and other symptoms associated with menopause such as hip pain and joint issues is a wonderful part of my clinical practice. See the link to research about acupuncture which is part of my skills to treat hot flushes.

Explore Pursuit articles featuring Dr Carolyn Ee

07/03/2023

Let's get educated about knee osteoarthritis

Dr Thorlene Egerton from the Centre for Health, Exercise & Sports Medicine at the University of Melbourne has produced a new info video about knee osteoarthritis.…

01/05/2022

Good tips

Cadence is the number of steps you take per minute on a run. Increasing that stride frequency is something that many running coaches agree can help you run faster — but it takes practice.

29/04/2022

Book recommendation!!
Breathing and anxiety can be related
Many people don’t breathe well. Learning how to use your diaphragm correctly can help improve your quality of life.
It’s something we do everyday as we live on this earth so if you need to learn more I highly recommend this book!
When is doubt breathe out

28/04/2022

Great to be part of an Association that has a Reconciliation Action Plan.

Our vision for reconciliation The APA vision for reconciliation is for all Australians to value and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge, expertise, connections to land and sea and traditional ways of healing, and for stronger relationships between Aboriginal and Torre...

28/03/2022

There is no school screening for scoliosis now.
You can check your child’s posture. This article may help.
Scoliosis usually becomes evident at the start of puberty, but it’s usually not noticeable until a significant period of growth.

In today’s digital age, the incredible exponential curves of technological growth and innovation are increasingly reflected in curves of another kind, namely those affecting our spines, as we assume various odd and unnatural positions when using our electronic devices.   Parents are the first to...

05/03/2022

Learn why MSK recommends that children be vaccinated against HPV.

03/03/2022

Hopefully we can prevent joint replacements but if you need one here is some helpful advice

Dr. Mike Evans explains how to prepare for hip & knee replacement

01/03/2022

Children aged 12-18 have a requirement of 1300mg of calcium per day and it is recommended they do weight bearing exercise like jogging, skipping, and have adequate levels of vitamin D. The growth spurt during puberty is an important time for bone development, 40% of your peak bone mass is acquired in puberty. Check out Healthy Bones Australia for more information..

12/02/2022

The second part of our series on is now available on the

Learn about how physiological characteristics during exercise are abnormal in people w/ Postexertional Symptom Exacerbation

Link 👉 http://ow.ly/ggiQ50HRii4

08/02/2022

Prescribed Pilates, Core and McKenzie Type exercises are the best form of treatment to improve low back pain. Any exercise is also better than none- no surprises!

24/09/2021

Great teaching tips from Our Cricket Institute… that time of year again so time prepare for performance.